The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has confirmed the destruction of Ksh297 million worth of heroin and cocaine that were seized during a series of anti-drug crackdowns in the coastal region.
According to the DCI, over 99 Kg of heroin and 997 grams of cocaine were destroyed at the Bamburi Cement Incinerator in Mombasa on Saturday, February 22.
The exercise was supervised by the court, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP), the Government Chemist, and the top police command in the region. "Over 99kg of heroin seized in a series of anti-drug crackdowns in the coastal region have been destroyed by burning in an exercise witnessed by the court, ODPP, government chemist, and top police command in the region," it stated.
An Officer getting ready to burn Ksh 297 Million Worth of Drugs in Mombasa, on Saturday, February 22, 2025 Photo "The highly addictive analgesic drug approximated at over Sh 297 million in street value, and 997g of Cocaine were destroyed yesterday at the Bamburi Cement incinerator in Mombasa, following the completion of the cases," it added.
